Strong's Lexicon phusiósis: Arrogance, Pride, Conceit Original Word: φυσίωσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φυσίοω (phusioō), meaning "to puff up" or "to inflate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "phusiósis," the concept of pride and arrogance is addressed in the Old Testament with words like גָּאוֹן (ga'on, Strong's H1347) and זָדוֹן (zadon, Strong's H2087). Usage: The term "phusiósis" refers to a state of being puffed up with pride or arrogance. It conveys the idea of an inflated sense of self-importance or conceit. In the New Testament, it is used to describe an attitude that is contrary to the humility and selflessness taught by Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, pride and self-exaltation were often seen as virtues, especially among the elite and those in positions of power. However, the early Christian community, following the teachings of Jesus, emphasized humility and servanthood. The concept of "phusiósis" would have been a counter-cultural critique of the prevailing attitudes of the time, calling believers to a different standard of behavior. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5450 physíōsis (from 5448 /physióō, "inflated, like an air-bellow") – arrogance (negative pride), fostering an inflated ego ("a swelled sense of self") and only used in 2 Cor 12:20. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phusioó Definition a puffing up NASB Translation arrogance (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5450: φυσίωσιςφυσίωσις, φυσιωσεως, ἡ (φυσιόω, which see) (Vulg.inflatio), a puffing up of soul, loftiness, pride: plural (A. V. swellings) 2 Corinthians 12:20. (Ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance swelling. From phusioo; inflation, i.e. (figuratively) haughtiness -- swelling. see GREEK phusioo Forms and Transliterations φυσιωσεις φυσιώσεις phusioseis phusiōseis physioseis physiōseis physiṓseisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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